Dan Hermansen
About Dan Hermansen
Dan Hermansen serves as the Director of Clinical Design at Osso VR, where he oversees the development of VR training modules and ensures clinical accuracy. He has a background in medical illustration and has held various roles in healthcare and education, including positions at the University of Utah and The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
Current Role at Osso VR
Dan Hermansen currently serves as the Director of Clinical Design at Osso VR, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he oversees the clinical design process for virtual reality (VR) modules, ensuring both clinical accuracy and usability. He actively participates in design and discovery meetings to refine VR clinical training designs, contributing to the development of effective training solutions. Additionally, he supports the commercial team by contributing to the clinical design aspects of proposals and demonstrations.
Previous Experience at Osso VR
Prior to his current position, Dan Hermansen worked at Osso VR in various capacities. He served as the Director of Medical Illustration from 2020 to 2022 and as a Senior Medical Illustrator from 2019 to 2020. He also held the role of Medical Illustrator from 2017 to 2019. His extensive experience at Osso VR has equipped him with a deep understanding of the intersection between medical illustration and clinical design.
Education and Expertise
Dan Hermansen earned a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Medical and Biological Illustration from The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, where he studied from 2015 to 2017. He also holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Biology from Southern Utah University, completed between 2007 and 2012. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in clinical design and medical illustration.
Professional Background
Dan Hermansen has a diverse professional background that includes roles in medical and educational settings. He worked as an Emergency Medical Technician at University of Utah Hospitals and Clinics from 2014 to 2015. Additionally, he has held various positions at Southern Utah University, including Vice President of Activities and Student Fee Review Committee Member. His experience also includes graphic design at LearnKey and guest services at the Utah Shakespeare Festival.
Advisory Role at Rochester Institute of Technology
Since 2022, Dan Hermansen has served as an Advisory Board Member at Rochester Institute of Technology. In this capacity, he contributes his expertise in clinical design and medical illustration, supporting the institution's initiatives and programs. His involvement reflects his commitment to advancing education and training in the field.